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Family Storytime

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Description:

It's Take Your Child to the Library Day! The organizers of Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event, encourage families to discover all the magical fun and creativity that comes from a library!  

My Muscular System by Emily Raij

STEM Me a Story

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

S.T.E.M./ Maker

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Event Description:

This month, we will read My Muscular System by Emily Raij and learn about the muscles in our body.

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool Children
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Description:

Books, music, and activities! We'll feature a new theme every session.

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Cuento y Creación: Celebrando la Amistad / Story and Creation: Celebrating Friendship

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Bilingual, Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Niños
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children, Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Description:

Acompáñanos a la hora de cuento sobre amor y amistad. ¡Crea tu propia caja de San Valentín! Haz tu caja con cartón, corazones de espuma y pegatinas. 

 

Tech Support

Tech Drop-In

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Description:

Bring in your device to learn more about it! Our librarians are happy to answer your technology questions. Drop-in or register for a reminder before the event. 

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ILP: Christina Henriquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:

Register here:  https://bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez and select MPLD as your library! 

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Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.